CLEVELAND, Ohio — Any honest assessment of the Browns before Sunday’s game would tell you this is the case, but even though the Browns aren’t mathematically eliminated, the rest of this season has become about one thing following a 26-8 loss to the 49ers : 2026.

The Browns are 3-9 and will finish below .500 for the fourth time in six years under Kevin Stefanski.

If we’re being honest, even the Browns showed some signs they’re thinking about that, too. They rotated Teven Jenkins in every other series at right guard with Wyatt Teller, likely to get a look at the young guard they signed to a one-year deal this offseason.

The Browns face a complete remake of their offensive line this offseason, especially if left guard Joel Bitonio decides to retire. Finding out about Jenkins is a part

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